Ron Winward

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As a Security Evangelist at Radware, Mr. Winward is responsible for developing, managing, and increasing the company’s security business in North America. Ron’s entire career has been deeply rooted in internet and cybersecurity. For over 20 years, Ron has helped design complex solutions for carriers, enterprises, and cybersecurity providers around the world. Ron is an industry-recognized expert in the Mirai IoT botnet and its modern variants. Ron conducted the industry’s first complete analysis of the Mirai attack vectors, producing forensic examples for public distribution of each attack and the specific impact each attack had on networks. His work on IoT attack analysis has been presented at conferences worldwide and has been referenced by NIST. Prior to joining Radware, Ron was Director of Network Engineering for a global datacenter provider and ISP. In this role, Ron oversaw the growth and development of a global network infrastructure that delivered services to other ISPs, hosting providers, and enterprises around the world. During this time, Ron assisted some of the world’s top businesses in mitigating cyberattacks on their infrastructure, cultivating an extensive knowledge in DDoS attack methodologies. Ron holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and has earned many technical certifications throughout his engineering-focused career. Ron acutely understands the impact of technology and security on business and is enthusiastic about their interrelation.

A Buyer’s Guide to Bot Management

Web-based bots are a critical part of your business’s digital presence.

Defending Against the Mirai Botnet

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The Dyn Attack – One Year Later

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Risk Management from the CISO Perspective

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IoT Threats: Whose problem is it?

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The Economics of Cyber Attacks

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Hybrid mitigation – Why it’s exactly what you need in complex attacks

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CHI-NOG 2016 Recap

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How to Prepare for a DDoS Attack

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Cyber Security Predictions for 2016

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